by Julian and Joanna Saint Fournier In the beginning of a relationship all seems to be going well, we enjoy each other’s company, try and please each other and can’t wait to be together. Strangely enough as the years roll by this energy and excitement …
(Non-romantic沒有浪漫的 Неромантическая) [avatar user=”larryb” size=”medium” align=”right” link=”/author/larryb/”]Larry Ballard[/avatar] Basis 根基 I Tim 5:1-2 …and the younger women as sisters in all purity (Honorable, respectful) Overemphasis on dating and coupleness 提摩太前書5:1-2 「不可嚴責老年人、只要勸他如同父親．勸少年人如同弟兄．勸 老年婦女如同母親．勸少年婦女如同姐妹．總要清清潔潔的。」（誠實的、尊敬 的） 過份強調在約會和夫婦。 Benefits 好處 Wholesome, non-threatening, interaction with the opposite sex 健康的、沒有威脅的、與異性的互動。 Development …
[avatar user=”larryb” size=”medium” align=”right” link=”/author/larryb”]Larry Ballard[/avatar] The Bible and Friendship 聖經中的友誼 Gen 2:18…not good for the man to be alone. A need for intimacy and companionship 創世紀2:18…. 耶和華 神說、那人獨居不好、我要為他造一個配偶幫助他。 Examples(範例) David & Jonathan（大衛、約拿單） I Sam 18:1-3; 20:16-17 ( he loved him as his own life), …